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FLORIDA MARRIAGE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

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		ID Requirement: Picture ID, such as a valid driver's license, and your Social Security card
		or a valid passport or I-94 card.

		Residency Requirement: Florida residency is not required. The waiting period referenced
		below applies only to Florida residents.

		Application Requirement: Both the bride and groom must appear in person at the time of
		application.

		Waiting Period: No waiting period for Florida residents if both have completed a state-
		sanctioned marriage preparation course in the preceding twelve months; however, there is a three-day waiting period for Florida residents who have not taken the course.

		If Divorced or Widowed: If previously married, the date of divorce or the date of spouse's
		death must be supplied. If the divorce or spouse's death occurred within the past 30 days, a certified copy of the divorce decree or death certificate is required.

		Fees: $93.50 (cash only). Couples who have completed a state-sanctioned marriage
		preparation course within the preceding twelve months are entitled to a discount of $32.50. The provider of the class must be listed with the Clerk's office. Marriage licenses may be issued from any county in the State of Florida.

Blood Tests: No blood test or physical exam is required.

		Under 18: If an individual is under 18 years of age, but older than 16 years of age, a
		marriage license can be obtained with parental consent. If an individual's parent has sole custody or the other parent is deceased, the permission of the custodial parent is sufficient. If a person is under the age of 16, the marriage license has to be issued by a county judge, with or without parental permission. If a minor's parents are both deceased and there is not an appointed guardian, s/he may apply for a marriage license. A minor who has been previously married may also apply for a license. A minor who swears that she has a child or is expecting a baby can apply for a license if the pregnancy has been verified by a written statement from a licensed physician. A county court judge may at his/her discretion issue or not issue a license for them to marry.

Proxy Marriages: Not allowed in Florida.

Miscellaneous: License is only valid for sixty days and only in the State of Florida.

It is important that you verify all information with the marriage license office or county clerk in

your resort or vacation destination county prior to making travel arrangements. A list of

Northwest Florida county clerk offices can be found